General Studies · Passage Based Inferences

Directions: Read the passage given below and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the passage. Passage: Democratic societies rely on informed citizens who actively participate in governance. However, misinformation, political apathy, and declining trust in institutions threaten this foundation. While technology offers tools for engagement, it also spreads false narratives. Strengthening civic education and media literacy is seen as essential to protect democracy. The resilience of democratic systems thus depends on citizens' ability to critically evaluate information and hold leaders accountable. Inferences: I. Democracy functions best with active and informed citizens. II. Technology is always harmful for democracy. III. Civic education can strengthen democratic systems.